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I took coils of roofing nails and uncoiled them to make a strand of nails and zip tied them,point up, to my cable and phone lines that are overhead. But would not recommend this for your homes overhead 240/120v electric line. IMO

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They have the skill and they have very good balance.

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shoot them or shoo them.

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How do birds not get electrocuted on power lines?

Actually if we were to sit on a power line and not touch anything else like the birds do we would not get electrocuted.The current a flow of electrons,flows along a path of least resistance the electrons want to get to where they are going in the easiest possible way. Electricity flows from one voltage to another value of voltage. For the birds, the power lines have the same voltage -- so the birds are safe. Don't approach power lines, because humans come from the ground, which is a sink for the current.


Do ducks commonly sit on power lines?

I have seen many types of birds sitting on power lines, but never a duck. That would be an outstanding balancing act considering they have webbed feet!


How come birds can land on power lines without being electrocuted?

The high voltage is between one wire and the other. From one point on the wire to another point on the same wire, the voltage is quite insignificant. As long as the birds don't touch both wires, nothing much will happen. The wire does not have a difference in voltage from foot to foot. The term "high voltage" refers from wire to ground. Electricity flows down a voltage gradient. There is no gradient of voltage between the feet.


Why do big birds get killed by power lines but little birds don't?

The wingspan on a big bird is large enough to touch two wires at once. Any difference in voltage between the wires will cause current to flow through the bird, perhaps killing it. Small birds can only touch one wire at a time.


Why are the wingspans of birds a consideration in determining the spacing between parallel wires in a power line?

If the wingspan of birds is sufficient to span the wires that differ in electric potential, then the bird acts as a path for current to flow from the high voltage wire to the low voltage wire. Since the electric potential differences are huge in power lines, it is very likely that the bird will be cooked when it completes the circuit and the ground below will become littered with carcasses.

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Can birds touch one another when there on power lines?

The answer is yes they can touch one another when there on power lines


Why does some power lines have red plastic balls attached to them?

That is to warn birds so that large flock of birds do not fly into the power lines. Also helicopters.


Why do birds get electrocuted on power lines?

Usually they don't.


Will power lines cause health issues in horses?

Power lines have been known to cause anxiety in horses and prevent adequate sleep.


What has the author Charles A Goulty written?

Charles A. Goulty has written: 'Birds and power lines' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Birds, Conservation, Electric lines, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Electric lines, Flight


Why are large birds more vulnerable to powerlines than smaller birds?

Smaller birds can fly through the gaps in power lines and bigger birds get stuck when they try to go through.


Can birds get electrocuted if they come in contact with two wires?

Yes, a bird can get electrocuted if it comes in contact with two bare power lines. The power lines are spaced apart so only the largest birds (buzzards, eagles, etc.) would be able to touch two at the same time.


How do birds not get electrocuted on power lines?

Actually if we were to sit on a power line and not touch anything else like the birds do we would not get electrocuted.The current a flow of electrons,flows along a path of least resistance the electrons want to get to where they are going in the easiest possible way. Electricity flows from one voltage to another value of voltage. For the birds, the power lines have the same voltage -- so the birds are safe. Don't approach power lines, because humans come from the ground, which is a sink for the current.


When was Moss Landing Power Plant created?

Moss Landing Power Plant was created in 1949.


Do ducks commonly sit on power lines?

I have seen many types of birds sitting on power lines, but never a duck. That would be an outstanding balancing act considering they have webbed feet!


What animal causes power failures in Nigeria?

Animals that cause power failures in Nigeria are those such as eagles, hawks, falcons, and lots of large prey birds who build their nests on power lines.


When birds stand on power lines and don't get hurt it's most likely because of?

OtaGamer Says: The reason that birds don't get hurt on power lines is because they put both of their feet on the wire at the exact same time. Therefore, the electricity passes through one leg and up out of the other. If they lifted up one of their legs, they would be electrocuted and die.